VIQU IT Recruitment
Lead Software Engineer
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Lead Software Engineer (.NET / Azure / Full Stack)
Solihull (1 day per week onsite)
£75,000 - £80,000 | No Sponsorship Available
VIQU have partnered with a market-leading software business undergoing a significant technology transformation. Following a strategic review by their CTO, they are investing in a Technical Lead to drive engineering excellence, modernise their development practices, and build a high-performing software function.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll lead two development squads (around 8 engineers), spending approximately 50-60% of your time coding while shaping technical direction, improving delivery standards, and coaching the team. You'll play a key role in transforming how software is built, helping move the business away from legacy practices and towards modern engineering standards.
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You'll work across a Microsoft technology stack including.NET, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular/React, Azure and SQL Server, while introducing best practices around code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD, release management and software quality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of Full Stack Developers.
- Drive engineering best practice including code reviews, testing, CI/CD and release management.
- Remain hands-on with development across.NET, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript and Azure.
- Modernise legacy applications and help shape future architecture.
- Improve delivery processes, estimation, technical quality and team performance.
- Work closely with Product, QA and senior stakeholders, including client-facing technical discussions.
- Manage Azure services and help optimise cloud usage and vendor relationships.
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Requirements:
- Strong background in Full Stack development with C#,.NET and JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Commercial experience with Angular and/or React.
- Strong Azure cloud experience, including CI/CD and modern development practices.
- Previous experience leading or managing software engineering teams.
- Proven track record of improving development processes, engineering standards and team capability.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or contact Aaron Chiverton on aaron.chiverton@viqu.co.uk. Know someone great? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities, follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment.
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